Sermons on First Trumpet:

Hebrews -Part 10- Hall Of Fame Faith Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 12, 2016

Part 10 of our Hebrews series

Hebrews – Encouragement for a life of faith Part 10 Hall of fame of Faith Hebrews 11:1-34 Over the years I have visited several museums that were called the hall of fame of something In Oklahoma City the Cowboy hall of fame In Waco, the Texas Rangers hall of fame In Cody Wyoming at the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Mustard Triumphs Sycamine Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 15, 2016

Jesus teaches us all that through mustard seed faith we are able to do the impossible - we are able to uproot and get rid of the sycamine trees of bitterness and forgiveness that seek to grow in our lives causing disharmony and chaos.

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 (cf. verses 5-6) Psalms 137; Lamentations 1:1-6 Theme: MUSTARD TRIUMPHS SYCAMINE Jesus teaches us all that through mustard seed faith we are able to do the impossible - we are able to uproot and get rid of the sycamine trees of bitterness and forgiveness that seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

One Big Fish Story

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 25, 2016

There are truths in the Book of Jonah that are worth fishing for. Truths that the whole world needs to hear. Truths that should make us faithful to the call God has on our lives.

One Big Fish Story Isn't That A Whale of A Tell There are many who have called the book of Jonah, nothing but a "Big Fish Story." Others have said that is just a "Whale of a Tell!" Meaning that the Book of Jonah is no more than a fairy tale, causing many, to miss the truths God wants them to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-1(2016-17) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2016

1 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions.Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-I—Genesis 6:1-8 OR The Repercussions of Wickedness Attention: Talking to his friend, Harvey said, “Eddie. I just had a pretty decent quarrel with my wife.” but we made up. “Oh yeah?,” said Eddie. Harvey says, “I love my wife. When our argument was over, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Focused Ministry

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 6, 2016

Christ-Focused Ministry - 2 Corinthians chapter 10 verses 1-18 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • I follow Christ’s example (vs 1) • I use spiritual weapons (vs 2-6) • I don’t judge by appearance (vs 7-11) • I let God do the commending (vs 12-18) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A family were driving through the country lanes enjoying a day out; • Dad was driving and looking for a ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The De-Voted Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 6, 2016

Can you be both a Christian AND a Republican or a Democrat? The answer is no. That doesn't mean you can't register with or work for a party... it's just you can't serve two masters. Do you know why?

OPEN: I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Presidential election is officially this Tuesday. How many of you have taken part in early voting? (About 2/3s of the church raised their hand). Whoa. That’s a bunch of you. But I’ve got some bad news for you. In Indiana – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Honorably For Jesus (Part 2)

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS LIVING HONORABLY FOR JESUS (Part 2) HEBREWS 13:4-17 -A while back our Community Pastor Jae decided to treat the baptistery water…chemically like a swimming pool. -He called a hot tub expert and they gave him some basic equipment and training on how to regulate the water. -Now ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hurting People Hurting People Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Write this down… IT’S EASY FOR HURTING PEOPLE TO HURT PEOPLE

HURTING PEOPLE HURTING PEOPLE Maybe you think that is a mistake… Nope! Today, as we look at our Faith Family Tree, we are going to be looking at Joseph. Listen: We are going to take this very familiar story and look at it in a new way, to try to learn something new. Hopefully it is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:23, Genesis 4:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of A Story

Contributed by John Tung on Jan 5, 2015

We reflect on major news stories of 2014. Then we explain how the Bible is a story. We finish by drawing implications that God has a story for us, for the world, and for our church in 2015.

THE GLORY OF A STORY Deut. 6:4-25 John Tung, 1-4-15 I. Introduction: The Story of the World in 2014 Happy New Year, everyone! As we say goodbye to 2014, we can say that it was quite a year. On the international front, we had the Ebola crisis, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold The Lamb Prepared Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2015

In that message we covered three areas of “The Lamb Promised.” 1. The Personality of the Promised Lamb 2. The Purpose of the Promised Lamb 3. The Portrait of the Promised Lamb

Behold the Lamb Prepared Behold the Lamb Series 2 Sermon outline from Dr. Adrian Rogers former pastor of Belleview Baptist Church, Memphis, TN Luke 1:26-38 Monte T. Brown December 7, 2014 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Preview Last week we began our series entitled “Behold ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Finishes - His Burial Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Eleventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Burial. Joseph's treatment of our beloved Lord & Savior has much to teach us.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 11: The Servant Finishes - His Burial Mark 15:42-47 I. Introduction A. Have you ever passed a funeral home, saw the parking lot overflowing, and thought "Wow, who died?" - they must have been important? Take the following: Babe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

People With A Future Series

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Jun 19, 2014

Will a person Rob God? You can't really rob God. When you try to rob God, you are only robbing yourself. It is only God who can give you a future.

“They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, my special possession on the day when I act, …” (Mal 3:17 NRS) The prophet Malachi, stands at the end of the Hebrew Bible (at least the Christian version of it), and he also stands on the threshold of a whole new world---the future ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 19, 2014

1. God is the center of his own existence 2. Biblical texts show God's Zeal for His Own Glory -God chose his people for his glory 3. Why this gives us great confidence he is committed to our good

Foundation of Christian Hedonism The Glory of God Ephesians 1:4-14 Why did Jesus die on the cross? Why did God save us? Why does God heal? Why? The mantra of CH is that God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in him. The Westminster Catechism says the chief end of Man is to Glorify ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perfect Heart

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 25, 2014

Perfection does not mean a sinless, flawless heart. Man judges by outward appearances, by what he sees. But God judges the heart; the unseen motives. David was said to have had a perfect heart toward God "all the days of his life," yet he failed the Lord.

11-18-04 A Perfect Heart It is possible to walk before the Lord with a perfect heart! God said to Abraham, "I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect" (Genesis 17:1). God also said to the children of Israel, "Thou shalt be perfect with the Lord your God" (Deuteronomy 18:13). David ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014

What is the evidence for knowing Christ? And once we know Him, what more do we need to know?

Ephesians Series - #2 - Knowing Christ Ephesians 1:15-23 Knowing Christ. What does that look like? And What is it that we need to know so that we can continue on in growing in Him and being used by Him? Love – Evidence of Knowing Christ (v. 15-16) Know Him More (v. 17) Know more of His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational